The Barker Foundation Inc
The Barker Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Nashua, New Hampshire. Its 2025 filing reports 49 grants totaling $335,658, with most grant dollars going to organizations in New Hampshire.
The Barker Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Barker Foundation Inc gave $336K across 49 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in New Hampshire. 6% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $335,658
- -3.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 49
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,850
- -3.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,134
- Total assets
- $731,094
- -3.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (3 of 48, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Barker Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
Organizations are asked to submit a one-page concept paper describing the organization and its purposes, the project or program to be supported, total project cost, directors or trustees, and evidence of tax-exempt…
Organizations are asked to submit a one-page concept paper describing the organization and its purposes, the project or program to be supported, total project cost, directors or trustees, and evidence of tax-exempt status. Organizations should submit no more than one concept paper per calendar year; submitted materials will not be returned. Grants are not made to individuals. The filing states that the trustees must allow sufficient lead time to review submissions.
- Review Cycle
- Submissions must allow sufficient lead time for trustee review; no specific date is stated.
- Deadline
- Submissions must allow sufficient lead time for trustee review; no specific date is stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Douglas M Barker Treasurer
Mailing address: PO Box 328, Nashua, NH 03061-0328
Phone: (603) 889-1763
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Barker Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was YMCA of Greater Nashua ($36K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $183K.
Grant Size Distribution
246 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 245 grants of 246 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it has no geographic restrictions and that most requests are from New Hampshire organizations. In 2025, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Hampshire, 6% to recipients in Massachusetts, and 1% to recipients in Maine.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 49 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Barker Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 48 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 90% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 144% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $336K (2025) to $396K (2023). In 2025 it made 49 grants totaling $336K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Greater Nashua Nashua, NH | General Purpose | $32,570 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua Nashua, NH | General Purpose | $26,007 |
| Children's Dyslexia Center Nashua, NH | General Purpose | $19,721 |
| Home Health & Hospice Care Merrimack, NH | General Purpose | $19,433 |
| Nashua Soup Kitchen and Shelter Inc Nashua, NH | General Purpose | $18,312 |
| Meals on Wheels of Hillsborough County Merrimack, NH | General Purpose | $18,311 |
| Shriners Hospital Boston, MA | General Purpose | $15,123 |
| Jenny Fund Nashua, NH | General Purpose | $11,000 |
| New Hampshire Food Bank Manchester, NH | General Purpose | $10,077 |
| UNH Foundation Inc Durham, NH | General Purpose | $9,854 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $731,094 | $237,345 | $509,308 | $335,658 | 49 | $419,686 | $152,362 | $291,371 |
| 2024 | $759,329 | $236,726 | $514,041 | $346,553 | 49 | $427,632 | $154,716 | $294,521 |
| 2023 | $779,911 | $240,158 | $558,338 | $396,033 | 52 | $474,591 | $160,679 | $308,971 |
| 2022 | $894,467 | $241,284 | $503,824 | $340,826 | 46 | $419,811 | $161,372 | $332,873 |
| 2021 | $968,589 | $244,908 | $520,784 | $352,930 | 50 | $434,883 | $162,018 | $301,933 |
| 2020 | $993,311 | $247,231 | $513,165 | $341,259 | 44 | — | $163,415 | $286,631 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Barker Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $291K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided in the available information. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including youth development, health and hospice care, food assistance, emergency shelter, housing, and community services.
Among its grantees, the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua says its mission is to help young people reach their potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Home Health and Hospice Care describes its work as providing patient-centered services that support people’s independence and quality of life. Nashua Soup Kitchen and Shelter says it provides meals, emergency shelter, low-income housing, and assistance to people and families in need. Marguerite’s Place says it provides housing and supportive services to homeless women and their children.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 49 grants totaling $335,658. Awards ranged from $925 to $32,570, with a median grant of $4,134.
Its largest 2025 grants included $32,570 to YMCA of Greater Nashua, $26,007 to Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua, $19,721 to Children’s Dyslexia Center, $19,433 to Home Health & Hospice Care, and $18,312 to Nashua Soup Kitchen and Shelter. The filing lists each of these grants as for general purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Susan B. Moran as president and trustee; Edward P. Moran Jr. and Anne M. April as trustees; Douglas M. Barker as treasurer and trustee; Carol A. Larouche as assistant treasurer/secretary; and Maureen E. Keegan as clerk.
The Barker Foundation Inc is led by Susan B. Moran, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; 2 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Susan B. Moran
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Douglas M. Barker
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
32 hrs/week
$52K (2020) → $52K (2025)
Anne M. April
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Edward P. Moran Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carol A. Larouche
Assistant Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
32 hrs/week
$63K (2020) → $65K (2025)
Maureen E. Keegan
Clerk
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Alarm M. Barker (2020) — Secretary & Trustee · Filing note: Deceased 52420
- Former: Dorothy A. Barker (2020) — Trustee · Filing note: Resigned 7620
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $65K, to Carol a Larouche (Assistant Treasurer/Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Barker Foundation Inc
How much does The Barker Foundation Inc give each year?
The Barker Foundation Inc gave $336K across 49 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $347K across 49 grants.
What is The Barker Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Barker Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $4,134, and its average grant was $6,850, across 49 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Barker Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Barker Foundation Inc give grants?
The Barker Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Hampshire: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nashua, NH (17 grants), Manchester, NH (8 grants), Concord, NH (3 grants) and Merrimack, NH (2 grants).
Does The Barker Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Barker Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (49 of 49) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Barker Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Barker Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include YMCA of Greater Nashua ($35,570 across 2 grants), Boys & Girls Club of Greater Nashua ($26,007) and Children's Dyslexia Center ($19,721), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Barker Foundation Inc?
The Barker Foundation Inc reported $731K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $420K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $291K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Barker Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided in the available information. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including youth development, health and hospice care, food assistance, emergency shelter, housing, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Barker Foundation Inc?
Organizations are asked to submit a one-page concept paper describing the organization and its purposes, the project or program to be supported, total project cost, directors or trustees, and evidence of tax-exempt… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Barker Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Barker Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-6005885. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 23, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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